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Synonyms for leukocyte


Grammar : Noun
Spell : loo-kuh-sit
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlu kəˌsɪt



Définition of leukocyte

Origin :
  • also leucocyte, 1860, via French leucocyte, from Greek leuko-, comb. form of leukos "white" (see light (n.)) + -cyte (see cyto-).
  • As in blood cell : noun blood corpuscle
  • As in white blood cell : noun cells that eat bacteria and fungi
Example sentences :
  • The leukocyte count is high, but lower than in the myelogenous type.
  • Extract from : « A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis » by James Campbell Todd
  • The leukocyte count may be normal, but is commonly diminished to about 3000.
  • Extract from : « A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis » by James Campbell Todd
  • The leukocyte count is normal or low, with relative increase of lymphocytes.
  • Extract from : « A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis » by James Campbell Todd
  • The dilution can be more accurately made in the leukocyte pipet of the Thoma-Zeiss instrument.
  • Extract from : « A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis » by James Campbell Todd

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